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Patsy Diane Thornton
Nov 28, 2015
Patsy Diane Thornton, 67, of Cullowhee, passed away Saturday November 28, 2015. A native of Sampson County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Jacob Luther and Sara Thornton. She retired from Western Carolina University in the food service department. She is survived by; Sister- Betsy Bradley Wallace of Candler Brothers- Alton Hugh Thornton of Harrell, NC and George...
Carwyn Elise Smithdeal
Nov 26, 2015
Carwyn Elise Smithdeal, infant daughter of William Reid and Erica Elise (Miller) Smithdeal passed away on November 26, 2015. A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church at 2:00 on December 12th. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Children's and Youth programs at the First United Methodist Church of Sylva, P.O. Box...
Mamie Jane Queen
Nov 25, 2015
Mamie Brown Queen, 98, passed away Wednesday November 25, 2015. Born in Tuckasegee to the late Alfred and Varina Wood Brown she had recently been residing in Cary, NC. She was a former member of Rocky Holler Baptist Church. Mamie loved family gatherings and was a very loving mother that always put her family first. In addition to her parents...
Peggy Lou Bell
Nov 24, 2015
Peggy Lou Bell, 69, of Whittier passed away Tuesday November 24, 2015 at Harris Regional Hospital after battling extensive illnesses. Ms. Bell had recently retired from her career as an addictions counselor who specialized in DWI Education. She was the sole owner and administrator of PACE's DWI Program, located in the Birdtown Community of Cherokee. Her work was one of...
Florence Elizabeth Firestine
Nov 24, 2015
Florence Firestine age 92 of Sylva, NC passed away peacefully Tuesday November 24, 2015 at Mountain Trace Nursing Center. She is the daughter of the late Fred and Florence Baldwin. She is preceded in death by her husband of 55 years Arthur Firestine who passed away in 1999. Florence was associated with the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witness. She recently...
Joe Sidney Fulmer
Nov 23, 2015
Joe Sidney Fulmer, age 76, died Monday, November 23, 2015 at home in Cullowhee. Joe was born November 23, 1939 in Cherokee County, NC. He is the son of the late Joe Reno and the late Virginia (Franklin) Fulmer. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Robert Fulmer and a sister, Hazel Abbott. For over 50...
Jack Willard Purdy
Nov 22, 2015
Jack Willard Purdy, age 87, of Sylva died Sunday, November 22, 2015 at home. Mr. Purdy was born September 8, 1928 in Milwaukee, WI. He is the son of the late Wesley B. and the late Adele (Tagate) Purdy. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a daughter, Susan Purdy Boyer. He served in the US Air Force....
Edward E. Dyer
Nov 22, 2015
Edward E. Dyer, age 84, of Sylva passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015 at his home in Sylva. Mr. Dyer was born October 6, 1931, and worked at the DayCo plant for 32 years. He loved fishing and working with horses. He was also a U.S. Army Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents John and Julia (Evans)...
Cindy Lee Childers
Nov 19, 2015
Cindy Lee "Lou" Childers, age 60, of Glenville died Thursday, November 19, 2015 at Skyland Care Center in Sylva, NC. Mrs. Childers was born December 14, 1954 in Salem, NJ. Cindy loved shopping and gardening. Cindy was preceded in death by her father, Ray Jacobs, and step-father Dave Bloemer. She is survived by her husband: Jimmy Childers; her mother Betty...
Mary Amelia Higgins
Nov 18, 2015
Mary Amelia Anderson Higgins, 82, passed away Wednesday, November 18, 2015. Born in Anderson, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Fred Norris and Florence Edwards Anderson. She was a graduate of Girls High School in Anderson and Converse College with a B.A. Degree. She was a research assistant at Tulane University Medical School. Her passions were family,...
Britta Lee Holcombe
Nov 17, 2015
Britta Lee Holcombe, age 89, of Whitter died Tuesday, November 17, 2015 at Skyland Care Center of Sylva, NC. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Mrs. Holcombe was born July 29, 1926. She is the daughter of the late Paul Domby and the late Grace (Daves) Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her first husband, Ralph...
Ruth Jones
Nov 16, 2015
Ruth Jones, age 72, of Barkers Creek Community, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 16, 2015. Ruth was born June 6, 1943. She worked at Buster Brown until they closed, and then went to work at Harris Regional Hospital, where she retired. Ruth was a loving wife and mother. She also loved crossword puzzles, reading, and...
Shaelyn Amayah Ledford
Nov 16, 2015
Shaelyn Amayah Ledford, infant daughter of Shane Ledford and Shelena Thomasson woke in Heaven on Monday, November 16, 2015. She is survived by her parents and a brother, Syler Crayton Ledford of the home; maternal grandmother, Cynthia Thomasson; maternal grandfather, David and Kris Thomasson; paternal grandfather, Virgil Ledford; paternal grandmother, Daphne and Bobby Evans; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins....
Billy Harold Deitz
Nov 14, 2015
Billy Harold Deitz, 77, of Sylva passed away Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville after a courageous battle with ESRD and COPD. He was the son of the late Woodrow Deitz and Bonnie Frizzell Deitz. He retired from Mead Westvaco in Stevenson, AL. He enjoyed gardening and woodworking. In addition to his father, he was preceded...
Gwendell Leona Burrell
Nov 13, 2015
Gwendell Leona Burrell, age 68, of Sylva died Friday, November 13, 2015 in Sylva. A lifelong resident of Jackson County, Mrs. Burrell was born November 19, 1946. She is the daughter of the late Hobert Brown and the late Margaret (Blanchard) Troxell. Gwen worked for many years as secretary for Canada Elementary School. She worked as a landscaper and loved...
Harvelene Annis
Nov 12, 2015
Harvelene Annis, age 84, of Tallahassee, FL passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 at a local nursing home. She was the daughter of the late Cecil and Carrie Stone Annis. She is survived by one daughter Rita Bentley and husband Pat of Sylva, NC; two grandchildren Brandie Overcast and Charmion Prince; One step brother W.T. Stone and wife. A memorial...
Jonny Leo Hoglen
Nov 11, 2015
Jonny Leo Hoglen, age 83, of , died Wednesday, November 11, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center of Winston Salem. Mr. Hoglen was born September 16, 1932 in Sylva, NC. He is the son of the late John and the late Myrtle (Green) Hoglen. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, David Wayne Hoglen; a half-sister, Covia...
Manfred Otto Hildebrandt
Nov 9, 2015
Manfred "Fritz' Otto Hildebrandt, 79, of Bryson City , passed away Monday November 9, 2015. A native of Minnesota Fritz was the son of the late Paul and Louisa Hildebrandt. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his brothers Paul and Ginther and his sisters Ericka and Ruth. He is survived by his wife Mary...
Marion Ervin Ammons
Nov 8, 2015
Marion Ervin "Jitterbug" Ammons, age 69, of Webster died Sunday, November 8, 2015 at Harris Regional Hospital of Sylva, NC. Marion was born May 24, 1946 in Sedro Woolley, WA.. He is the son of the late Clyde and the late Agnes (Griffin) Ammons. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by a son, Gary Lee Ammons, and two...
Herbert Charles Forbes
Nov 8, 2015
"Todd" Herbert Charles Forbes, age 68, of Sylva died Sunday, November 8, 2015 at home in Sylva. Herbert was born October 18, 1947 in Conway, NH. He is the son of the late James and the late (Jones) Forbes. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was employed as a cook at Mountain Trace Nursing Home. He enjoyed woodworking...
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